A reversible trellis stitch

Beth Lea of Bluebell Wood is an historical embroiderer who has produced 3 detailed videos on the English version of Trellis stitch. this version  produces different a texture on both sides. This series of highly instructive videos demonstrate how to produce a brick-like vertical pattern at the front and a …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 450

This band on Section 32 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler  is  made up of tied herringbone and back stitch, with sequin flowers attached with seed beads. Threads: I used hand dyed cotton perle #5 Fabric: 26 cnt linen Date: This section of the sampler was worked during April and May …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 449

As you can see this band on Section 32 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler  celebrated and marked the 50th anniversary of the Peace symbol. I am a child of my times and when stitching I heard about the anniversary on the radio and added it tot he band sampler. The …

Surface design technique Dry sponging

This demonstration is aimed at people who create art journals but textile artists will find it of great interest because the demonstration of dry sponging is done on cotton. This technique produces a one off fabric painted using a dry sponge.